Apr 02, 2020
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The government says it will begin disbursing loan money to company owners and freelancers Friday under the Paycheck Protection Program, part of the $2 trillion relief package signed into law last week. This program authorizes up to $349 billion in forgivable loans to small businesses to pay their employees during the COVID-19 crisis. All loan […]
Apr 02, 2020
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Here are questions and answers about financial help available through the government and other sources: ___ ARE THESE PAYCHECK PROTECTION LOANS FREE? They can be, if they’re used to retain or hire workers. Starting Friday, the Small Business Administration is guaranteeing $349 billion in potentially forgivable loans under the rescue package. A business with […]
Mar 31, 2020
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The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), third in a line of stimulus bills, has been approved by both houses of Congress and signed by the President. As details continue to emerge, Craft Guard Insurance Services wants to be sure our clients are aware of the immediate benefits provided by the CARES […]
Mar 20, 2020
construction news, contractor news, small business news
I know you have been receiving an onslaught of emails from various contacts and stores regarding how they are handling the current COVID-19 situation and so have hesitated to send out one of my own. However, since the virus has continued to spread and the government has put stringent guidelines in place, I felt the […]
Mar 19, 2020
These inspirational quotes will help uplift you and work as positive affirmations during difficult times. It is believed that positive energy is contagious. One person’s positive vibes can help create an enthusiastic and encouraging atmosphere. As Maya Angelou once said, “Be a rainbow in someone else’s cloud.” A positive attitude can help you become a […]
Mar 12, 2020
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Are dark kitchens the new white kitchens? Semihandmade If there is one way to describe the interior design trends we will see more of in 2020, it’s anything goes. While signature the looks of 2019 and the early aughts like accent walls and all-white kitchens won’t be going away entirely, they will certainly evolve in […]
Mar 05, 2020
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Most construction projects require a bit of digging and drilling into the ground. The earth has a way of burying treasure and history has plenty of uncovered mysteries. What many of us don’t realize is that construction workers can be uncovering history on any given day. So the next time you’re working, keep your eyes […]
Feb 27, 2020
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Massive U.S. construction projects often grab the industry’s attention because of their pricetags and complexities, but in other countries, construction companies are pushing the envelope and using new technologies and methods to deliver groundbreaking projects. Here is a look at some of the most innovative projects underway on several continents. Forest Green Rovers Stadium England […]
Feb 20, 2020
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Brief: California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 5 into law that went into effect this year. As part of a signing message, Newsom said that the new regulation would help reduce instances of worker misclassification as independent contractors, “which erodes basic worker protections like the minimum wage, paid sick days and health insurance benefits.” […]
Feb 10, 2020
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In order to develop solar panels that generate electricity at night, you just need them to operate in the exact opposite way solar panels work during the day. One of the problems with solar panels is that they don’t generate electricity at night, so we have to store the electricity they generate during the day […]
